Welcome to The Accidental Photographer, tips and fun ideas from my The Accidental Photographer for the Camera Bag guide and workshop which can help you take great photos when you are traveling, or out and about anywhere. I’m Marsha Black, author of The Accidental Photographer. During my travels, which is often with tours or travel groups, people […]
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Photographing Window Reflections
The Location: Photographing Window Reflections from the Aztec Museum Photographing window reflections in a window can be tricky. When we were visiting the Aztec Museum in Mexico City with our travel buddies, I noticed the reflection of us standing in line, waiting to get in. I wanted it as an action shot, with the three […]
Photograph Indoor Performances Without Flash
The Location: Indoor Czech Folk Dancing Event | Prague, the Czech Republic Learning how to photograph indoor performances without flash can be an important skill whether you’re at home or traveling in some part of the world. There are times when using flash photography is extremely disruptive to performers and the audience. Learning to use […]
Photographing with Spotlight Glare
Location: The DeYoung Museum, San Francisco Photographing with spotlight glare when the lights cover the ceiling has to be one of the most difficult challenges. My husband and I were visiting the DeYoung Museum in San Francisco. I can always find a good photograph, no matter what the circumstances. However, our visit to the African Art […]
Foggy Weather Photography
Location: San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Mastering foggy weather photography is a necessity when visiting San Francisco in the summer and hoping for decent images of your visit. My husband and I were previewing the landmark Golden Gate bridge one day, in preparation for a visit from our family. Typical San Francisco summer, I thought. […]